Applicability of APA Trademarks on Engineered Wood Products Surface-Coated with Fire Protective Coatings

APA staff commonly receive questions concerning the use of fire protective coatings on the surface of engineered wood products trademarked by APA. Given the proprietary nature of almost all fire coatings, it is APA’s position that the APA trademark is only applicable to the base product and does not apply after the application of the fire protective coating.

This publication is designed for: builders, contractors, engineered wood product manufacturers

This publication answers several frequently asked questions about fire protective coatings on APA trademarked engineered wood products.

Key questions include:

• Is the APA trademark still valid after application of a fire protective coating?

• Can a fire protective coating company reapply in the field the APA trademark that came on the base product?

• Will APA approve the application of the APA trademark to a fire protective coating in an APA member’s factory?

• What is the APA requirement when a mark of the fire protective coating is applied on the APA trademarked engineered wood products?

Also included are example APA trademarks for glued laminated timber (glulam), structural composite lumber (SCL) and I-joists.

Published by APA — The Engineered Wood Association.